Elegantly appointed rooms with period antiques, oriental rugs and private marble tiled bathrooms, bring comfort and classic European sophistication to this grand estate. In Essex, “The Best Small Town in America," you’ll experience classic unspoiled coastline, countryside and quaint historic villages. Take a leisurely scenic ride through the Connecticut River Valley on the vintage Essex Steam Train & Riverboat Ride. Or, explore the Florence Griswold Museum, home of American Impressionism, with its remarkable collection of paintings by renowned Connecticut artists.

Journey to the nearby quintessential New England villages of Essex, Old Lyme or Chester for antique shopping, art galleries, or the Connecticut River Museum. The newly renovated Gillette Castle and top designer outlets at Clinton Crossing are also a 15-minute drive. The Ivoryton Playhouse, a historic summer stock theatre, is just a mile down the road, and the Goodspeed Opera House features highly acclaimed musicals just up the river in East Haddam.